Moon Law

#6: Terra Nullius and the Principality of Sealand


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We follow up on the results of the auction for the moon dust encrusted Lunar Sample Return Bag previously discussed in Moon Law #3. Then, Alan explains the legal concept of “Terra Nullius”, and how it does (or doesn’t) apply to space colonization. Kris discusses the history of Sealand, a micro-nation which has used a claim of Terra Nullius as the basis for their independence for nearly 50 years.
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Moon LawBy Alan Blanco & Kris Harris